About the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension

The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension connects the Downtown Main Street starter-line to Kansas City’s Riverfront. The 0.7-mile extension begins at 3rd Street and Grand Boulevard in the River Market, crosses the existing Grand Boulevard Bridge, and ends near the midpoint of Berkley Riverfront — about a 5-minute walk to the KC Current stadium. When this streetcar extension is complete, the entire KC Streetcar system, which includes the Main Street Extension, will stretch nearly 6.5 miles, connecting the University of Kansas City – Missouri (UMKC) to Berkley Riverfront Park.

How is the extension being funded?

The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension is made possible through a collaborative public and private partnership and funded with a combination of federal and local dollars: $35.2 million in federal funding and $25.9 million in local funding. The project partners are the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), the Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA), Port Authority of Kansas City (Port KC), and City of Kansas City, Missouri.

What is the construction timeline?

Construction will officially begin March 2024 and is scheduled to take approximately 24 months to complete, weather and other unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Who is building the extension?

The project is being constructed by the Radmacher Brothers Excavation (RBE) team.

What impacts can I expect?

During construction, visitors in and around 0.7 mile corridor should expect traffic and pedestrian detours, along with the typical sounds and sights of an active construction zone. Please do not enter any construction work zones. When driving or traveling near the project area, proceed with caution and stay alert to ensure your safety and the safety of those building the Riverfront Extension.

Want to learn more?

Check out the project fact sheet here.